# Dislocation of joints at PIEPER HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LP
> OSHA SIR `2022032282` · 3/14/2022 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Knee(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Dislocation of joints
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Step ladders
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** PIEPER HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LP
- **Location:** 5601 S Braeswood, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77096
- **NAICS:** 238210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was coming down a step ladder. He fell at the last step, twisting his knee and dislocating his kneecap. He was hospitalized.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*